Marie was born August 12, 1937, in Shumway, IL, the daughter of William and Hester (Barker) Heiden. She married Leon L. Ruwe on June 5, 1960, in Strasburg, IL; he preceded her in death on August 3, 2016.
Marie attended Stewardson Grade School and graduated from Stewardson/Strasburg High School in 1955. She attended Eastern Illinois University and earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois at Springfield. Marie began teaching in the Strasburg School District for two years and then with the Ball Chatham School District until her retirement after 34 years of service. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was a loving, dedicated mother and wife. Marie enjoyed taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren, reading, and gardening. She was a great baker and cook and was especially known for her fried chicken.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Carl Heiden; and sisters, Melba Bales and Dorothy Weber.
Marie is survived by her son, Gregory (Karen) Ruwe of Springfield; daughter, Kristina Crawford of Sycamore, IL; grandchildren, Matthew and Sarah Ruwe, Alex and Zackary Crawford; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 220 South 2nd St., Springfield, IL. A Funeral Ceremony will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Thomas Radtke officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62704, or the Alzheimer’s Association Processing Center, P. O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.17